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Mercedes Benzaquen

Barcelona, Spain

Class of 2025

Mercedes Benzaquen is a BBG from Spain who served as the 35th International Sh'licha, the 80th International S'ganit, and is currently serving as the 81st Anita M. Perlman International N’siah.

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September 2, 2025

Keeping Pace: A Journey of Leadership and Learning

Mercedes Benzaquen
Barcelona, Spain
Identity
June 6, 2025

Mercedes Benzaquen International Life

The International Life of Mercedes Benzaquen, 80th International S'ganit.

Mercedes Benzaquen
Barcelona, Spain
Identity
October 2, 2024

A Zionist's Heart / El Corazón de una Sionista

Mercedes Benzaquen
Barcelona, Spain
Identity
July 25, 2024

Mercedes Benzaquen International Life

The International Life of Mercedes Benzaquen, 35th International Sh'licha.

Mercedes Benzaquen
Barcelona, Spain

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